Neymar ‘expected’ for Paris Saint-Germain return in January
- PSG coach Thomas Tuchel said he was hoping Neymar might be fit to play against Lille on Sunday
- 'There is some bruising to the bone and he continues to undergo treatment at the training ground,' PSG said
- Neymar suffered a sprained ankle after a challenge from Lyon midfielder Thiago Mendes
Neymar is “expected” to make his return from an ankle injury next month, Paris Saint-Germain announced on Saturday.
PSG coach Thomas Tuchel had said he was hoping Neymar might be fit to play a part in Sunday’s clash with Ligue 1 leaders Lille, but the Parisians said in a statement the Brazil attacker would be out until the New Year.
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“There is some bruising to the bone and he continues to undergo treatment at the training ground,” the French champions said in a statement.
“He is expected to make his return in January.”
That would see the world’s most expensive player return comfortably in time for PSG’s Champions League last-16 first leg against Barcelona on February 16.
Neymar, who has scored nine goals this season, suffered a sprained ankle after a challenge from Lyon midfielder Thiago Mendes earlier this month.
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